
Boku wa Tomodachi ga Sukunai
Also known as: 僕は友達が少ない, I Don't Have Many Friends, I Can't Make Friends, Haganai, Bokutomo
by Yomi Hirasaka
Recent high school transfer student Hasegawa Kodaka is pathetically inept at making friends. Kodaka is an outcast, with his natural blonde hair which he inherited from his deceased English mother, and his unpleasant, fierce gaze. When he comes across the brash loner Mikazuki Yozora, who typically chats with her imaginary friend, the two outsiders become the unlikeliest of allies. Realizing that they have no hope of a normal social life, the two rejects decide to form a group called “The Neighbors Club” in order to make friends and maybe even learn a thing or two about social skills. As luck would have it, five new members join the club who are more socially awkward than they are. Will these quirky misfits ever make normal friends, or are they all doomed to social failure? (Source: Seven Seas Entertainment)
- Chapters available
- 145
- Type
- Light novel
The StoryHoard editorial verdict
A witty, wry novel about a transfer student who is hopeless at making friends and the classmate who unexpectedly becomes his first.
Pros
- Sharp, funny narration
- Relatable, warm cast
Cons
- Long run can feel repetitive
- Plot is light
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Recent high-school transfer student Hasegawa Kodaka is pathetically inept at making friends. Kodaka is an outcast, with his natural blonde hair inherited from his deceased mother. The premise is a comedy-romance about social awkwardness, self-image and the surprising first friendships that come when you stop hiding.The strength is the voice. Kodaka's wry, self-deprecating narration is sharp and funny, and the supporting cast gives the story warmth. The comedy about social failure lands often.The weaknesses are about structure. The long run can repeat its jokes, and the plot is light. Readers wanting a driving story may find it slight.Recommended for readers who enjoy witty, self-deprecating comedies about friendship. Expect a sharp, warm read that is best enjoyed in steady doses.
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